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MS Program in Nutritional Science Student Handbook
2019-2020
California State University, Chico
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Program Mission and Goals The mission of the graduate program in Nutritional Science at California State University, Chico is to provide educational experiences for students to increase their expertise in the science of nutrition and nutrition education. Students gain confidence in conducting and analyzing research. The program will prepare students to become competent, evidence-based nutrition professionals and practitioners.
The goals of the MS program are to: • graduate students who use evidence-based practice in their chosen profession. Evidence-based practice is
defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as “the use of systematically reviewed scientific evidence in making food and nutrition practice decisions by integrating best available evidence with professional expertise and client values to improve outcomes;”
• provide pre-professional practice opportunities that benefit students while serving the North State community;
• graduate students who are well prepared to secure nutrition-related employment in healthcare, state, or federally funded programs, industry, or education; and
• use program resources effectively and efficiently while maintaining quality. Student Learning Outcomes Graduates of the CSU, Chico graduate program should:
• master breadth of knowledge in key content areas of nutritional science including macronutrients, micronutrients and research methods
• demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and analyze the scientific literature in a variety of areas of nutritional science
• demonstrate the ability to design and conduct an independent research project (a thesis or professional paper) • demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills
Key indicators of the program’s quality • 90% or more of students who start the program complete it. • 80% or more of students who apply to dietetic internship (DI) programs, to become Registered
Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), are accepted. • 90% or more of students completing a DI program pass the national registration examination for RDNs. • 80% or more of students applying for doctoral programs are accepted. • 75% or more of students secure nutrition-related employment in healthcare, state or federally funded
programs, industry, or education. • Graduates of the program will indicate they are satisfied with the MS program in 80% of the items listed
on the alumni survey. • 80% or more of graduates of the program will indicate that the MS program prepared them for their
first career-related position on the alumni survey and 80% indicate the pre-professional practice opportunity they had was beneficial.
• Measures of program resources will be monitored such as student to faculty ratio, offering a minimum of 2 graduate courses per semester, release time for the coordinator and faculty who chair culminating activities, availability of space and equipment, and financial support for students
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How are we doing? The following is based on the program's last five-year review (2011-2018).
• 93% of students who started the program completed it • 97% of students who applied to dietetic internships were accepted • 100% of students completing the CSU, Chico Dietetic Internship passed the national registration
examination for RDNs (87% passed on the first exam attempt, 13% on the second attempt). • 100% of students applying for doctoral programs were accepted (It should be noted only 3 students
applied to programs). • 95% of students secured nutrition-related employment in healthcare, state or federally funded programs,
industry, or education. The average annual salary $59,480 as reported on the alumni survey administered in July 2018.
• 96-100% of graduates of the program were satisfied (rating 3 to 5 out of a 5-point scale) with the MS program (12 items on a survey)
• 98% of graduates indicated that the MS program prepared them for a career and 96% indicated that their graduate internship that provided pre-professional experience was valuable
• Two or three NFSC graduate courses are offered per semester • The Department hires one to three graduate teaching associates per semester
Purpose of Student Handbook The purpose of the student handbook for the MS program in Nutritional Science is to provide you with important information that will facilitate your progress to the master's degree. It includes an overview of the program and its faculty and describes the policies associated with your culminating activity. Keep this handbook in a convenient location and refer to it often. The Office of Graduate Studies (Student Services Center 460) also has "A Guide to Graduate Studies. Policies, Procedures, and Format" available at: http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/current-students/incoming-guides/guide.shtml
Organizational Structure The graduate program in Nutritional Science is part of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science. See how the department fits into the following CSUC organizational chart.
California State University Board of Trustees
↓ Chancellor's Office
CSU System Dr. Timothy P. White
↓ California State University, Chico
President Dr. Gayle Hutchinson
↓ Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Debra S. Larson ↓
Interim Dean, Office of Graduate Studies Dr. Sharon A. Barrios
898-6880
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↓ Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Dr. David Hassenzahl 898-6121
↓ Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Dr. Steve Robinow 898-6121
Chair, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Associate Director, Center for Healthy Communities Dr. Joan Giampaoli Stephanie Bianco
898-6410 898-4022
Didactic Program Director Coordinator, Graduate Program in Nutritional Science Courtney Clark Dr. Keiko Goto
898-6164 898-6767
Director, Dietetic Internship Lauren McNamara
898-6264 Graduate Admission and Classification Status If you wish to apply to the Master's program in Nutritional Science, you must apply through the Office of Graduate Studies rather than through the Office of Admissions. For information on graduate admission, admission requirements, or classification status refer to the 2018-19 University Catalog available at the the web links below.
Web links: http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/apply/graduate-admissions.shtml - graduate admission http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/18/GREDADMIS.html – admission requirements/classification status
Costs to Students/Financial Aid/Scholarships A description of fees charged by CSU, Chico is outlined in the 2018-2019 University Catalog and may be found at http://www.csuchico.edu/sfin/fees-tuition/reg-fees/index.shtml and estimated costs found at http://www.csuchico.edu/fa/costs/cost.shtml. Additional charges may be assessed on a class-by-class basis for such items as breakage fees. The cost for student membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is $58/yr (http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/membership/membership-types-and-criteria/student-member). You may want to consider joining the Northern Area Dietetic Association (NADA) of the California Dietetic Association. Membership is $25/yr (https://www.dietitian.org/northern-area/page/membership-enrollment)
Information on eligibility and applying for financial aid or scholarships is outlined in the 2018-19 University Catalog and may be found at http://www.csuchico.edu/fa/ . In addition, the graduate school offers the California Pre-Doctoral Scholars Program, Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program, and the Graduate Equity Fellowship Program, and others.
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Web links: http://www.csuchico.edu/schedule/fees.shtml - Fees http://www.csuchico.edu/schedule/ - Schedule of classes http://www.csuchico.edu/fa/ -Financial aid/scholarships http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/fellowships/index.shtml - Fellowships and Awards
NFSC Faculty Members Stephanie Bianco, Associate Professor, MS, RDN, Texas A & M University
Holt 334, 898-4022, [email protected] Area of expertise: Nutrition management and food insecurity, community nutrition and food safety Research interests: Projects related to food insecurity and poverty prevention, farmers’ market and local food procurement, retail and on-farm food safety and policy, systems and environmental change
Joan Giampaoli, Associate Professor, PhD, RDN, Oregon State University
Holt Hall 367, 898-6410, [email protected] Area of expertise: food preparation principles, food management and food safety, eating disorders Research interests: Projects related to child nutrition and food safety, food management, dietetic students’ knowledge and skills related to food preparation and management, eating disorders
Maria Giovanni, Associate Professor, PhD, Colorado State University Holt Hall 336, 898-4023, [email protected] Area of expertise: Sensory science and consumer behavior to food science Research interests: Projects related to local and sustainable food systems; experimental and functional foods; culinology; and food quality and marketing
Keiko Goto, Professor, PhD, Cornell University Holt 328, 898-6767, [email protected] Area of expertise: Food and culture, international nutrition Research interests: Projects related to food and culture, mindful eating and food behaviors, international nutrition, sustainable food systems and health, and the application of community-based participatory research methods in food and nutrition
Julie Holland, Associate Professor, PhD, University of California, Davis Holt Hall 322, 898-6567, [email protected] Area of expertise: Human nutrition Research interests: Projects related to early infant and child nutrition, including breastfeeding and the caregiver-infant dyad in child feeding and nutrition education
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Lauren Housley, Assistant Professor, PhD, RDN, Oregon State University Holt 314, 898-4762, [email protected] Area of expertise: Molecular nutrition, nutritional epigenetics, human studies Research interests: Projects related to diet and disease, as well as bioavailability and bioactivity of whole foods, nutrients and phytochemicals.
Seth Selorm Klobodu, PhD, Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University Holt Hall 322, 898-6163, [email protected] Area of expertise: Community Nutrition, economics and statistics Research interests: Projects related to economic growth, maternal/child health and nutrition, studies examining economic disparities, health and nutrition at the household level. Economic evaluation of nutrition projects.
Lauren McNamara, Assistant Professor and Dietetic Internship Director, MS, RD, California State University, Chico Holt Hall 326, 898-6264 [email protected] Area of expertise: Clinical and Community Nutrition Research interests: Projects related to medical nutrition therapy, the nutrition-focused physical exam, outpatient counseling, the Health At Every Size (HAES) approach to well- being, disordered eating, and sports nutrition. Michelle Neyman Morris, Professor, PhD, RD, University of California, Davis
Holt Hall 355, 898-4757, [email protected] Area of expertise: Community nutrition Research interests: Projects related to the Health At Every Size (HAES) approach to well- being, disordered eating, food insecurity and senior nutrition
Kathryn Silliman, Professor, PhD, RDN, University of California, Berkeley Holt Hall 324, 898-6245, [email protected] Area of expertise: Human nutrition Research interests: Projects related to assessment of nutritional status, diet and disease
Cindy Wolff, Professor, MPA, PhD, RDN, Colorado State University
25 Main Street, Suite 101 898-5288, [email protected] Area of expertise: Community nutrition, public health program evaluation Research interest: Projects related to pediatric obesity, nutrition education for preschool - grade 12, diet and diabetes
Required Advising Advising is required for all graduate students prior to their registration for classes each semester. Please contact the graduate coordinator, Dr. Keiko Goto (898-6767 or [email protected]), to set-up an appointment or stop by her office hours. These advising sessions are important because the graduate coordinator will assist you in developing your program plan, course schedule, identifying potential thesis/professional paper advisors, identifying graduate internship experiences, and planning for your future career.
Earning a Master's Degree in Nutritional Science To receive a master's degree in Nutritional Science, you must complete all requirements as outlined in the 2018-19 University Catalog at: http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/18/NFSC.html. You must
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complete all requirements within five years from the end of the semester of enrollment in the oldest course on the approved program plan. You must also maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 in all course work on the approved plan, as well as in all course work taken subsequent to admission ttohe master's program. There are two options listed in the University Catalog.
The Option in General Nutritional Science is designed for students who wish to study more basic than applied science and may not go on to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Most students who complete this option apply to PhD programs or find jobs in research, teaching, or industry.
The Option in Nutrition Education is designed for students who wish to work with individuals and groups
in community or private agencies that address health behavior as well as to promote optimal nutritional status. This option is required of those students who plan to apply for the Dietetic Internship at CSU, Chico. Most students who complete this option become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and find jobs in healthcare, state or federally funded programs, or education.
Weblink: http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/18/NFSC/NUFSNONEPN.html - MS degree requirements for both options
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Courses You are required to complete 30 units of approved 400/500/600-level course work as outlined in the University Catalog and shown below. At least 18 of the units required for the degree are required to be 600-level courses. You are allowed no more than 9 semester units of transfer and/or Open University credit. You are required to have no more than a total of 10 units of Independent Study (697) and Professional Paper (697P) or Master's Thesis (699T). You are allowed no more than 3 units of Professional Paper (697P) or 6 units of Master's Thesis (699T). Option in General Nutritional Science:
Required units: Elective units selected from:
NFSC 600 (4 units) Research Methods NFSC 641 (3) Topics in Macronutrients NFSC 642 (3) Topics in Vits & Minerals NFSC 697P (3) Professional Paper OR NFSC 699T (3-6) Master’s Thesis MATH 615 (3) Stat Methods for Grad Res BIOL 416 (4) Vertebrate Physiology CHEM 451 (3) Biochemistry CHEM 453L (1) Biochemistry Lab
NFSC 530 (3) NFSC 560 (2)
Nutr Program Mgmt & Admin Adv Training in MI
NFSC 665 (2) Community Nutrition NFSC 667 (2) International Nutrition NFSC 670 (2) Clinical Nutrition NFSC 689 (1-2) Internship NFSC 697 (1-2) Independent Study
Option in Nutrition Education:
Elective units selected from:
Required units: NFSC 600 (4 units) Research Methods NFSC 641 (3) Topics in Macronutrients NFSC 642 (3) Topics in Vits & Minerals NFSC 660 (3) Nutrition Education
NFSC 530 (3) Nutr Program Mgmt & Admin NFSC 560 (2) Adv Training in MI NFSC 665 (2) Community Nutrition NFSC 667 (2) International Nutrition
NFSC 697 (1-2) Independent Study NFSC 670 (2) Clinical Nutrition NFSC 689 (1-6) Internship NFSC 697P (3) Professional Paper OR
NFSC 699T (3-6) Master’s Thesis MATH 615 (3) Stat Methods for Grad Res PSY 573 (3) Counseling Psychology
As part of NFSC 697P, all students are required to attend at least five thesis defenses by other graduate students (see Appendix A). Students are also expected to attend various research meetings led by NFSC faculty. For more information, contact Dr. Goto at [email protected] or 530-898-6767.
Please note that you are not allowed to receive any internship units if you are enrolled as an adjunct student.
Other university policies that are not in the catalog are listed below:
Insurance requirements, including those for professional liability: The University recommends that students have personal insurance to cover cost of care beyond that provided by the Student Health Service. A low-cost accident and health insurance plan that is designed
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especially for CSU students is available through Student Health Services. For information please see http://www.csuchico.edu/shs/top-nav/students/current_students/nocostlowcost.shtml
Students enrolled in Internship (689) units may be required to have professional liability insurance. The University strongly recommends that you obtain professional liability insurance prior to undertaking any laboratory or internship experience. Some health care entities require that you have such coverage, others make it optional. Check with your advisor or with the entity to determine if coverage is required and, if so, at what levels.
The following information is provided solely to assist you in obtaining coverage. California State University, Chico does not endorse any particular insurer and you may wish to seek out an insurer other than one listed here.
Healthcare Providers Service Organization Web: http://www.hpso.com E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 800-982-9491
American Professional Agency, Inc. Web: http://americanprofessional.com/student/ Phone: 800-421- 6694
Proliability powered by Mercer: http://www.proliability.com Phone: 800-375-2764
Liability for safety in travel to or from assigned areas and injury or illness while in the facility for supervised practice: The University Student Travel Accident insurance may provide coverage in excess of your own insurance if you are involved in an accident while traveling to or from a University-sponsored activity that is part of a course requirement.
Injury or illness while in the facility for supervised practice: Worker’s Compensation coverage is provided by either the employer or the University. This depends on the terms of the contract for placement of students with the employer.
Culminating Activity:
a. Thesis plan
The candidate shall submit an acceptable thesis based on original research and developed by the student and agreed to by the student's graduate advisory committee.
(1) Thesis proposal: A proposal of the thesis must be submitted and approved by the graduate advisory committee before the student begins the research. The proposal includes a literature review, a statement of the problem and purpose or hypothesis of the research, research design, and methods to be used. The proposal is a formal document that must have appropriate attention given to the matters of format, documentation, and quality of writing.
(2) Registration in NFSC 699T, Master's Thesis.
(3) Approval of Thesis: Members of the graduate advisory committee shall approve the thesis.
(4) Oral Defense: The candidate's graduate advisory committee shall conduct an oral defense of the thesis. The oral defense is generally limited to matters within the scope of the thesis.
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b. Professional Paper Plan
The candidate shall submit an acceptable professional paper based on original research developed by the student and agreed to by the student's graduate advisory committee.
(1) Professional paper proposal: A proposal of the professional paper must be submitted and approved by the graduate advisory committee before the student begins the research. The proposal includes a literature review, a statement of the problem and purpose or hypothesis of the research, research design, and methods to be used. The proposal is a formal document that must have appropriate attention given to the matters of format, documentation, and quality of writing.
(2) Registration in NFSC 697P, Professional Paper.
(3) Approval of Professional Paper: Members of the graduate advisory committee shall approve the professional paper.
(4) Oral Defense: The candidate's graduate advisory committee shall conduct an oral defense of the professional paper. The oral defense is generally limited to matters within the scope of the paper.
The Thesis Most courses must be completed before the thesis process begins. The graduate candidate shall submit an acceptable thesis based on original research developed by the student and agreed to by the student's graduate advisory committee. The graduate advisory committee is required to consist of a minimum of 2 members. The chair of the committee must be a tenured/tenure-track faculty within the Department of Nutrition and Food Science. The second committee member may be a tenured/tenure-track faculty outside of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science.
STEP 1:
Concept paper: Prior to writing your formal proposal, it is recommended that you write a 2 - 3 page concept paper. This paper should include a brief introduction, the need for your proposed research, the purpose of the research, and a brief outline of the research design. Once the graduate advisory committee approves your concept paper, you may proceed to write your thesis proposal.
Thesis proposal: A proposal of the thesis must be submitted and approved (obtain signatures) by your graduate advisory committee (see above) and a copy of your proposal filed with the graduate coordinator BEFORE you begin the research. The proposal includes a comprehensive literature review, a statement of the problem and purpose or hypothesis of the research, research design, and methods to be used. The proposal is a formal document that must have appropriate attention given to the matters of format, documentation, and quality of writing. The thesis proposal serves as a written contract between you and your graduate advisory committee. Please see Appendix B for “Guidelines for the Thesis Proposal” and a sample of the signature page.
Human Subjects Approval: If human subjects are a part of your thesis research, you must receive approval of your research protocol BEFORE you begin the research. The use of human subjects in research at CSUC is governed by executive memorandum 93-04 and by the policies of the University Human Subjects in Research Committee (HSRC), which follow the code of Federal Regulations for the protection of human subjects. These regulations and policies must be complied with and proper procedures followed. For a copy of the application (http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/human-
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animal-use.shtml) and answers to specific questions, see Rosemary White, HSRC assistant at 530-898-5413 or [email protected], Student Services Center (SSC), Room 460 or John Mahoney, Ph.D. Chair, HSRC & IACUC, at [email protected].
STEP 2: Register in NFSC 699T, Master's Thesis: This course is offered for 1-6 units. Contact your Thesis Chair. Conduct the Research: In consultation with your thesis committee, collect the necessary data to complete your thesis research.
Analyze the Data: In consultation with your thesis committee, analyze your data and compile research results.
STEP 3: Write the Thesis: The Office of Graduate Studies (Student Services Center 460) has "A Guide to Graduate Studies. Policies, Procedures, and Format" available at: http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/current-students/incoming-guides/guide.shtml. This guide provides information necessary for the preparation and submission of the final copy of the thesis. Make sure your thesis chair has read and approved your thesis PRIOR TO giving your thesis to other committee members for review.
Approval of Thesis: Members of the graduate advisory committee shall approve the thesis. All members of your graduate committee and the graduate coordinator must read and approve your thesis PRIOR TO scheduling your oral defense.
Oral Defense: The candidate's graduate advisory committee shall conduct an oral defense of the thesis. The oral defense is generally limited to matters within the scope of the thesis.
The Professional Paper Most courses must be completed before the professional paper begins. The graduate candidate shall submit an acceptable professional paper based on original research developed by the student and agreed to by the student's graduate advisory committee. The graduate advisory committee is required to consist of a minimum of 2 members. The chair of the committee must be a tenured/tenure-track faculty within the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. The second committee member may be a tenured/tenure- track faculty member outside of the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences.
STEP 1:
Concept paper: Prior to writing your formal proposal, it is recommended that you write a 2 - 3 page concept paper. This paper should include a brief introduction, the need for your proposed research, the purpose of the research, and a brief outline of the research design. Once the graduate advisory committee approves your concept paper, you may proceed to write your professional paper proposal.
Professional Paper proposal: A proposal of the professional paper must be submitted and approved (obtain signatures) by your graduate advisory committee (see above) and a copy of your proposal filed with the graduate coordinator BEFORE you begin the research. The proposal includes a comprehensive literature review, a statement of the problem and purpose or hypothesis of the research, research design, and methods to be used. The proposal is a formal document that must have appropriate attention given to
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the matters of format, documentation, and quality of writing. The professional paper proposal serves as a written contract between you and your graduate advisory committee. Please see Appendix B for “Guidelines for the Professional Paper Proposal” and a sample of the signature page.
Human Subjects Approval: If human subjects are a part of your thesis research, you must receive approval of your research protocol BEFORE you begin the research. The use of human subjects in research at CSUC is governed by executive memorandum 93-04 and by the policies of the University Human Subjects in Research Committee (HSRC), which follow the code of Federal Regulations for the protection of human subjects. These regulations and policies must be complied with and proper procedures followed. For a copy of the application (http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/human-animal-use.shtml) and answers to specific questions, see Rosemary White, HSRC assistant at 530-898-5413 or [email protected], Student Services Center (SSC), Room 460 or John Mahoney, Ph.D. Chair, HSRC & IACUC, at [email protected]. STEP 2:
Register in NFSC 697P, Professional Paper: This course is offered for 3 units. Contact your Professional Paper Chair. An outline describing all the requirements for this course is found in Appendix A.
Conduct the Research: In consultation with your Professional Paper committee, collect the necessary data to complete your professional paper research.
Analyze the Data: In consultation with your professional paper committee, analyze your data and compile research results.
STEP 3:
Write the Professional Paper: The student and their graduate advisory committee will select an appropriate and current peer-reviewed journal in Nutritional Science. The student must follow the formatting and style guidelines as supplied by the journal. The student will submit a copy of the author guidelines and an example of a recently published article to his/her graduate advisory committee with his/her professional paper. Make sure your professional paper chair has read and approved your paper PRIOR TO giving your paper to other committee members for review. Please see the course outline for 697P for further details.
Approval of Professional Paper: Members of the graduate advisory committee shall approve the Professional Paper. All members of your graduate committee and the graduate coordinator must read and approve your Professional Paper PRIOR TO scheduling your oral defense.
Oral Defense: The candidate's graduate advisory committee shall conduct an oral defense of the Professional Paper. The oral defense is generally limited to matters within the scope of the paper.
Deadlines Deadlines for application for graduation and thesis approval and oral exams are found on the Web or may be picked up at the Office of Graduate Studies (Student Services Center - 460).
Web link: - http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/prospective-students/dates-deadlines.shtml#table2deadlines
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Checklist for MS in Nutritional Science
Review Graduate School Timeline (Appendix C) and make plans to meet all NFSC faculty.
Meet with Graduate Coordinator and develop a “Master's Degree Program Plan” http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/_assets/documents/masters-degree-program-plan_11-2011.pdf
Make copies (for yourself and the Graduate Coordinator) and file the signed original “Master's Degree Program Plan” with the Graduate School.
Advance to Classified Status (see Graduate Coordinator). A student is advanced to classified status after submission of the Program Plan and completion of 12 departmentally specified units of letter-graded 400/500/600-level coursework (of which 9 units must be in residence and part of the approved Plan) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Advance to Candidacy Status (see Graduate Coordinator). A student is advanced to candidacy status after completion of at least 15 units of approved coursework and completion of Math 615 or equivalent.
Complete all course work (30 units) within the program time limit (5 years) and as outlined in the University Catalog. For “extension of the 5-year time limit policy” see http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/_assets/documents/forms-extention-5.pdf
Complete the graduate literacy requirement. For students completing the Nutrition Education Option, the literacy requirement is met through successful completion of written papers in NFSC 660. For students completing the General Nutritional Science Option, the literacy requirement is met through a writing portfolio reviewed by the Graduate Coordinator.
Maintain continuous enrollment as either a regular or adjunct student during the period of the master's degree program. (http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/current-students/filing-graduation/continuous-enrollment.shtml)
Receive approval for the thesis/professional paper proposal and file the approved proposal with the Graduate Coordinator (Appendix B).
If the thesis/professional paper involves human subjects, obtain approval from the University Human Subjects in Research Committee.
Collect and analyze data for the thesis/professional paper.
Write the thesis/professional paper.
Receive research authorizations approval (print a copy for signatures) and thesis/professional paper approval (signatures) by thesis/professional paper chair, committee members, and graduate coordinator. The research authorization approval form and a sample signature page are found in Appendix D.
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Apply for graduation. The deadline to file for graduation is early in the semester you plan to graduate (http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/prospective-students/dates-deadlines.shtml#table2).
Complete the graduation process (http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/current-students/filing-graduation/index.shtml) and file the Application for Graduation and the Graduate Clearance Form with the Graduate School. For those completing the Thesis Option, it is generally recommended that you hire a formatter. Make sure you contact a formatter early (early in the semester you plan to graduate). You may get a list of formatters from the Graduate School (Student Services Center - 460). Alternatively, you may type the thesis. Contact the Graduate School for formatting guidelines.
Schedule the oral defense AFTER the chair and your committee members are ready to sign-off on your paper. Make sure you request in advance the Final Progress Sheet Request Form http://www.csuchico.edu/graduatestudies/_assets/documents/final-progress-sheet-request.pdf) and bring it (pink sheet) as well as the signature page to your thesis/professional paper and the research authorization form (Appendix D) to your defense.
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Dietetic Internship INTRODUCTION
The steps to becoming a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) include: 1. completing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 2. completing an ACEND accredited supervised practice program called a Dietetic Internship (DI) (consisting of a minimum of 1200 hours), and 3. passing a national examination administered by Pearson Vue under the guidance of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR has mandated that beginning January 1, 2024, a minimum of a graduate degree will be required to sit for the RDN Exam. In addition, RDNs must complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration (75 hours/5 years) and many states require that RDNs be licensed or certified.
The ACEND accredited CSU, Chico DI is a rural full-time nine-month program starting in August and ending in May of the following year. The DI provides a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised practice that fulfills the core competencies for entry-level dietitians and additional competencies for a Nutrition Education Concentration. The DI is a 32 week program (excluding Spring Break or holidays) during the DI rotation. The 32-week full-time program is divided into three segments of supervised practice (weeks and hours of each rotation represent a minimum number of hours needed to complete each rotation). A signed verification form from your undergraduate program is necessary before proceeding with the supervised practice. The supervised practice experience may be fulfilled by completing the ACEND accredited California State University, Chico Dietetic Internship (DI).
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the California State University, Chico Dietetic Internship is to provide the opportunity for graduate students in the University service area to become competent entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who will enhance the quality of life and health of individuals and families through their service in institutions and agencies in northern California.
Goals for the program are:
1. To prepare graduates to meet eligibility requirements for becoming Registered Dietitian Nutritionists as established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
2. To prepare graduates who will be able to fulfill employment requirements for entry-level dietitians.
3. To prepare dietetic professionals who will develop and implement evidence based nutrition education interventions to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and populations served.
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS A prospective Intern may apply to the program while completing graduate level coursework at CSU, Chico. The student may not enroll in the program until all graduate work, with the exception the final draft of the thesis or professional paper, have been completed. Applications must include documentation of the following:
1. A cover letter of application addressing preparation for the Internship and how it relates to applicant’s professional goals (one copy submitted as a hardcopy with application packet and one copy submitted electronically to the DI Director);
2. A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 made payable to the Research Foundation;
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (official transcript from undergraduate degree granting institution);
4. Verification Statement of completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) within the past five years;
5. Official transcript of graduate coursework (minimum 3.0 GPA); 6. Confirmation from MS committee chair that graduate coursework will be
completed as well as significant progress toward completion of the professional paper, i.e., an approved and signed research proposal on file with the Graduate Coordinator;
7. Three letters of recommendation from previous or current employers or supervisors on the form provided. No more than one may be from a CSU, Chico NFSC professor. These letters must have a release of information for letters of recommendation/reference attached.
8. Resume including work experience in nutrition/dietetics including at least 40 hours of experience in an acute or long-term care type setting (current resume) (one copy submitted as a hardcopy with application packet and one copy submitted electronically to the DI Director).
9. Please place all materials in a sealed manila envelope with your name written across the seal.
10. Submit your DI packet to Joan Giampaoli, DI Director, either in person or in her mailbox in Holt 369.
SELECTION PROCESS The CSU, Chico Dietetic Internship participates in a preselection process. In the preselection process, the program can select a maximum of six dietetic Interns per year who have met all of the above admission requirements For those who plan to participate in the preselect process, the deadline for receipt of applications is early November, and applicant interviews will be held in mid-November. The applicant will be notified on or before December 31st, confirming their acceptance into the program through the preselect process. If preselected, the applicant’s name will be submitted to D&D Digital Systems, Inc. to ensure that the applicant will not participate in the computer match. If the applicant is not selected through the preselect process, she/he may reapply to this or any other DI through the computer matching process. The deadline for the February match is generally during the 2nd week of February.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact the Dietetic Internship Director, Dr. Joan Giampaoli, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, California State University, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0002 Phone: (530) 898-6410 E-M ail: [email protected]
Dietetic Internship Brochure available at: http://www.csuchico.edu/nfsc/internship/index.shtml
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Appendix A CSU, Chico Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences
COURSE OUTLINE
Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFSC) 697P (3.0 units) Professional Paper
Instructor: Individual faculty members in NFSC
Course Prerequistes:
Advancement to candidacy in the MS degree program; faculty permission
Course Description and Requirements:
1. The student will select a graduate advisory committee that will consist of a chair and at
least one member.
2. The student will submit a 2 - 3 page concept paper. This concept paper will include a brief introduction, the need for the student’s proposed research, the purpose of the research, and a brief outline of the research design. Once the graduate advisory committee approves the student’s concept paper, the student may proceed to write their research proposal.
3. The student will submit a research proposal to the graduate advisory committee before the student begins the research. The proposal will include a literature review, a statement of the problem and purpose or hypothesis of the research, research design, and methods to be used. The proposal is a formal document that must have appropriate attention given to the matters of format, documentation, and quality of writing. Upon receiving approval of the research proposal, the student may begin their research.
4. If human subjects are a part of the student’s research, the student must receive approval
of their research protocol before he/she begins the research. The use of human subjects in research at CSUC is governed by executive memorandum 93-04 and by the policies of the University Human Subjects in Research Committee, which follow the code of Federal Regulations for the protection of human subjects. These regulations and policies must be complied with and proper procedures followed.
5. Upon completion of the research, the student will submit a professional paper to the
graduate advisory committee for review. Once the graduate advisory committee approves the professional paper, the student will schedule an oral defense. To avoid plagiarism, the professional paper must be checked using “turn-it-in.”
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6. The candidate's graduate advisory committee shall conduct an oral defense of the professional paper. The oral defense is generally limited to matters within the scope of the paper.
7. The candidate is also required to attend at least five thesis defenses by other graduate students.
Evaluation:
This course is to be taken for CR/NC only. The professional paper will be given a
combined grade by the committee. A grade of “B-” or higher from the committee will be required in order for the student to receive NFSC 697P credit. If the student fails to complete the professional paper during the semester he/she enrolls in NFSC 697P, a “RP” will be given. University policy requires that the student must complete the course requirements and have the “RP” replaced with a CR within one year of the date of the original grade assignment.
Course Objectives:
• to develop competency in reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing nutrition
research by writing a literature review. • to conceptualize and write an original research proposal. • to acquire the skills necessary to conduct nutrition research. • to prepare a professional paper in manuscript format. • to present the research findings before the candidate’s graduate advisory committee.
Format and Style Guidelines for the Professional Paper:
The student and his/her graduate advisory committee will select an appropriate and
current peer-reviewed journal in Nutritional Science. The student must follow the formatting and style guidelines as supplied by the journal. The student will submit a copy of the author guidelines and an example of a recently published article to his/her graduate advisory committee with his/her professional paper.
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Appendix B NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCES
GUIDELINES FOR THE THESIS/PROFESSIONAL PAPER PROPOSAL
The proposal is like a series of guide signs on the highway. Its purpose is for you to communicate, in writing, with your Graduate Advisory Committee members and inform them of the current state of knowledge regarding your research topic and why and where you plan to go with your research endeavor. You are to give your Committee members and the NFSC Graduate Coordinator a copy of your written proposal. Request feedback on your proposal from your graduate advisory committee chair before you provide copies to your other committee member(s) and the Graduate Coordinator. All review steps are important in order for you to get the feedback necessary before you begin your research study. No data may be collected until the proposal signature sheet is signed by the Graduate Advisory Committee Members and the Graduate Coordinator. A copy of the approved proposal must be on file with the Graduate Coordinator. Additionally, your committee chair will not sign your human subjects application form until you submit your draft proposal to the chair. The signed proposal serves as a contract between you and the committee as to what you are expected to complete before your thesis/professional paper is considered finished. Before you begin writing the proposal make sure you conduct an extensive and exhaustive search of the literature pertaining to your topic. Be sure to locate the key studies that relate to your topic. You are also required to develop a statistical approach summary table (see page 23 for the template). Here is a useful link for choosing statistical methods: https://stats.idre.ucla.edu/other/mult-pkg/whatstat/ The proposal will contain at a minimum 2 chapters:
• Chapter 1: The Literature Review • Chapter 2: Research Design and Methods that consists of the following headings:
o Research questions/hypotheses o Research design o Preliminary studies (if applicable) o Participants (including sample size calculation) o Instrumentation/surveys o Data collection procedures o Statistical analysis (or data analysis if the research is qualitative) o Limitations o Timeline o Appendices
Instrumentation/surveys The statistical approach summary table (see page 23) A copy of the human subjects approval letter
CHAPTER I: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
The review should be laid out in major sections introduced by an organizational generalization. These generalizations are then brought together at the end of the review in a summary of the review. The purpose of this chapter is to cite major findings, conclusions, and methodological issues. It is written for knowledgeable peers, and uses easily retrievable sources only, of the most recent issue possible. You will acquaint the reader with existing studies relative to what is known about your research topic; who has
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done the work; when and where the latest research was completed, and what approaches involving research methodology, instrumentation, and statistical analyses were followed to attack problems relevant to your own research topic. If you find very little literature, describe each study fully (purpose, methods and procedures, major findings, conclusions). If the body of literature on your topic is quite developed, choose only the most recent and most pertinent articles and summarize the populations studied, primary methods used, key findings, and conclusions.
Firmly establish the need for your study. You can defend your methods and procedures here by pointing out other relevant studies that used similar methodologies. This type of information may be addressed in more detail in the methodology chapter. Here are criteria to keep in mind when evaluating your literature review. Do you address topics in a logical order? Do you discuss original research related to your topic? Are your sources recent and is a reference cited for each key fact? Are your references from primary sources? What about the quality of the studies you cite? Have you built a case for your proposed study? End your review of the literature with a summary paragraph. Clearly state the study problem/purpose of your proposed research. Include broad statement(s) indicating the goal of your research. To help you evaluate past studies, please review “How to Understand and Interpret Food and Health-Related Scientific Studies” available from the International Food Information Council. http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/6/FINAL%20IFIC%20Fndtn%20CPE%20Module%20Communicating%20Food%20and%20Nutrition%20Science%20with%20graphics.11.02.07.pdf Here is a checklist to keep in mind when you are evaluating past studies and describing the research study you propose Is the research question worthy of investigation and is it clearly defined? Is the significance of the question discussed and justified? What are the dependent and independent variables? Are there potential confounding variables the authors overlooked? What type of research design is used? Is it appropriate given the research question? Based on the type of design used, how strong will the findings be in terms of strength of scientific evidence? _____ Is the subject group appropriate in size and method of selection? Are possible sources of
sampling bias discussed? Are control variables identified?
What do you think of the instruments/surveys used? What about validation, accuracy and reliability? For biochemical assays – are they accurate, reliable and precise? _____ Are the results of prior research presented clearly? Can you interpret these results in simple
terms? Are the conclusions drawn by the researchers warranted based on the evidence presented? Did the researchers point out the limitations of the research?
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CHAPTER II: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This chapter is important because it describes to your Graduate Advisory Committee members how you plan to answer your research question. It outlines your research plan. The primary purpose of this chapter is to give the experienced investigator enough information to replicate your research study and determine if your design is a good one. Here is a checklist to use as a guide while you are writing chapter 2 of your research proposal. ______ Research question: Briefly restate the research question and outline your objectives and/or
hypotheses of the study in the first paragraph or two of this chapter. ______ Research design: What type of study design is used, i.e., experimental, quasi-experimental,
survey, case-control, etc. Specify the independent, dependent, and/or control/confounding variables.
______ Preliminary studies: If you conducted a preliminary study, describe what you did as it relates to
your research design, development of instrumentation or apparatus, data collection techniques, and/or characteristics of the sample for your current study.
______ Description of the subject(s): Fully describe whom you plan to use for subjects. Where and how
will you recruit subjects? How do you plan to select subjects? If you need human or animal subjects’ approval, describe this. How many subjects do you plan to use? How was this determined? Is the proposed number of subjects sufficient in size to adequately answer your research question?
______ Description of the apparatus /instrumentation/surveys: Fully describe what you plan to use to
collect data, e.g. surveys/questionnaires, measures, observations, scales and your testing instruments, testing apparatus, etc. Provide a draft of your proposed data collection instrument(s) as an attachment.
______ Description of the procedures: Describe fully how you plan to collect the data in the field,
classroom, laboratory, or other circumstance. You must include discussion of such things as instructions to subjects, distribution of materials, and/or systematic recording of data.
______ Data processing and analysis: Identify the statistical analysis program and version that you plan to
use and provide a detailed description of what statistics of inference you will use to test your research hypotheses.
______ Is your research plan clearly delineated? Is it doable given the resources available to you? Have
you included a timeline and are the dates specified reasonable? What are limitations of your proposed research?
______ Appendices: Are instrumentation/surveys, the statistical approach summary table and a copy of
the human subjects approval letter (if applicable) attached?
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Signature Page
THE SNACKING HABITS OF STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT CHICO AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO HEALTH ATTITUDES
A Proposal
by
Might T. Hungry
Spring 2018
APPROVED BY THE GRADUATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Keiko Goto, PhD Graduate Coordinator
Committee chair’s name, degree, Chair
Committee member’s name, degree
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Statistical Approach Summary Table (template)
Research question/hypothesis
Dependent variable
Independent variable(s) (and covariates)
Survey question(s) for dependent variable
Survey question(s) for independent variable(s) (e.g. Q2. a-m)
Statistical method(s)
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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Appendix C: Graduate School Timeline* – The Professional Paper + Important Deadlines
Firs
t Sem
este
r Month 1 Fall start (July) Spring start (Dec)
Month 2 (Aug) (Jan)
Month 3 (Sept) (Feb)
Month 4 (Oct)
(March)
Month 5 (Nov) (April)
Month 6 (Dec) (May)
♥Meet with graduate coordinator to plan course schedule for first semester
♥Read Graduate Handbook
♥Meet with 1-2 faculty members to learn about their research/discuss research ideas
♥Meet with 1-2 faculty members to learn about their research/discuss research ideas
♥Meet with graduate coordinator early in the month (Fall start) or near the end of the month (Spring start) to plan course schedule for 2nd semester (Fall start)
♥Meet with 1- 2 faculty members to learn about their research/ discuss research ideas
♥Meet with 1-2 faculty members to learn about their research/discuss research ideas
Seco
nd S
emes
ter
Month 7 (January)
(June)
Month 8 (Feb) (July)
Month 9 (March) (Aug)
Month 10 (April) (Sept)
Month 11 (May) (Oct)
Month 12 (June) (Nov)
♥Meet with graduate coordinator to plan course schedule for third semester (Fall start)
♥Have a committee chair identified and start exploring the literature
♥Complete a concept paper and identify committee member(s)
♥Committee members approve your concept paper
♥Meet with graduate coordinator to plan course schedule for third semester (Spring start)
♥Conduct a thorough search of the literature and prepare an outline for your proposal
♥Have graduate coordinator change status to “classified” and file 30 unit program plan
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Thi
rd S
emes
ter
Month 1 (July) (Dec)
Month 2 (Aug) (Jan)
Month 3 (Sept) (Feb)
Month 4 (Oct)
(March)
Month 5 (Nov) (April)
Month 6 (Dec) (May)
♥Work on proposal ♥Work on proposal
♥Have draft of proposal complete at the start of month including all survey instruments and give to chair for feedback
♥Make changes based on chair’s feedback and give to committee members
♥Make final changes to proposal + prepare signature page
♥File application with human subjects committee
♥Collect data ♥Collect data ♥Have graduate coordinator change status to “candidate”
Four
th S
emes
ter
Month 7 (Jan)
(June)
Month 8 (Feb) (July)
Month 9 (March) (Aug)
Month 10 (April) (Sept)
Month 11 (May) (Oct)
Month 12 (June) (Nov)
♥Complete data collection and analysis
♥Locate author guidelines for journal (check with your chair) and start to write your paper
♥Complete graduate clearance form and file for graduation (Fall start) ♥Have draft of paper completed mid- month and have chair provide feedback (Fall start)
♥By mid-month have final draft of paper ready for review by committee members (give them 2 weeks to return) (Fall start)
♥ Make final changes to paper, prepare signature page + research authorizations page, order your final progress report (pink sheet), and schedule your oral defense (Fall start) ♥Complete graduate clearance form and file for graduation (Spring start) ♥Have draft of paper completed mid- month and have chair provide feedback (Spring start)
♥Congratulatio ns graduate – it is time to celebrate (Fall start) ♥By mid- month have final draft of paper ready for review by committee members (give them 2 weeks to return) (Spring start)
♥By mid-month have final draft of paper ready for review by committee members (give them 2 weeks to return) (Spring start) ♥Make final changes to paper, prepare signature page + research authorizations page, order your final progress report (pink sheet), and schedule your oral defense (Spring start) ♥Congratulations graduate – it is time to celebrate (Spring start)
* This is a general guideline. Some projects may require a longer period of data collection. Be sure to check deadline dates with graduate school
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Appendix D GRADUATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROFESSIONAL PAPER
RESEARCH AUTHORIZATIONS
All professional papers submitted to the Graduate Coordinator must be accompanied by this check-sheet signed by the candidate’s Graduate Advisory Committee. The committee’s signatures, with all relevant attachments, will serve to verify that the professional paper being submitted has been checked for compliance with the University policies addressed below.
Candidate’s name: Semester:
Option in Nutritional Science (check one): General Nutritional Science OR Nutrition Education
1. PLAGIARISM (please initial):
Efforts were made to insure that no plagiarism issues exist in the document. A “turn-it-in” report is required.
2. COPYRIGHT RELEASES (check one):
a. Not applicable to this professional paper.
b. All relevant copyright rules have been followed, and when appropriate, copyright releases have been obtained. Copies of all release letters signed by the copyright holder must be attached to this form.
3. HUMAN SUBJECTS IN RESEARCH (check one):
a. Not applicable to this professional paper
b. University policies for the conduct of research involving human subjects have been followed. A copy of the clearance letter from the Human Subjects in Research Committee AND a copy of the approved Post-data Collection Form must be attached to this form.
5. DOCUMENT FORMATTING (check one):
a. The professional paper follows the formatting/author guidelines for the journal as titled below and
a copy of these guidelines are attached.
Signatures of the candidate’s Graduate Advisory Committee:
Committee chair:
Committee member:
Committee member:
Please contact Keiko Goto (x6767), Graduate Coordinator for the Nutritional Science Program for additional information or clarification
Revised 8.3.15
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Signature Page
THE SNACKING HABITS OF STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT CHICO AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO HEALTH ATTITUDES
A Professional Paper
by
Might T. Hungry
Spring 2018
APPROVED BY THE GRADUATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Keiko Goto, PhD Committee chair’s name, degree, Chair Graduate Coordinator
Committee member’s name, degree
